FOOD STAMP INFO FROM WIKIPEDIA Participants Average number of persons participating in the SNAP, 2005–2012. The number of participants has increased 12% annually since 2007. As of 2013, more than 15% of the U.S. population receive food assistance, and more than 20% in Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oregon and Tennessee.[5] According to the United States Department of Agriculture (based on a study of data gathered in Fiscal Year 2010), statistics for the food stamp program are as follows:[11] 49% of all participant households have children (17 or younger), and 55% of those are single-parent households. 15% of all participant households have elderly (age 60 or over) members. 20% of all participant households have non-elderly disabled members. The average gross monthly income per food stamp household is $731; The average net income is $336. 37% of participants are White, 22% are African-American, 10% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, 4% are Native American, and 19% are of unknown race or ethnicity.[11] An annual report released by the Department of Agriculture about the composition of households participating in the Food Stamp Program is identified as the Characteristics Report.[12] A summary statistical report indicated that an average of 46.6 million people used the program in 2012, up from 26.3 million in 2007, a 77% increase.[13] The subprime mortgage crisis of 2008 and resulting unemployment have driven much greater program participation. Aside from nutritional assistance, SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) funds can also be used to provide recipients with education and training and career pathways programs.[14] SNAP outreach funds can also be integrated with screening tools for other public benefit programs.[15]
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